21 September 2012

Where do the hours go?

I have to be honest, not a lot of knitting has been happening lately.  Life has just sped up on me suddenly, before I know it the day is over and no time remains for knitting or reading.  I'm not sure why  I thought that graduate school wouldn't be too much different from undergraduate.

The special sweater has been placed in time out, I have been struggling with the shoulder shaping and I just don't have the time or brain power to think about it right now.  But someday this warm little creation of mine will be finished.


It is also very difficult to knit when my kitty decides that a project is just the perfect place for a nap and she is so happy that I don't have the heart to move her.


I have been able to find little bits of time to work on my lastest spinning project.  I love the smell of the wool and watching the fiber wrap around each other, spinning is just so relaxing!


A lot of my time is spent studying or preparing for exams and presentations, being a scientist is hard work!  I am loving it though, especially now since I found out I get to work with data from ENCODE.

For the science nerds out there, learn more about this, it is amazing.  For everyone else, still be excited, this project is going to lead to so many breakthroughs in disease research and personalized medicine.


Lastly, I have waited to have my own kitchen for a very long time, I suffered through college food (which is worse when you are vegetarian) for too long.  Now that I finally have a kitchen, I want to make everything (even if it is a little too difficult).  Last weekend I made a baby dutch pancake (the best!) and somehow it didn't cook right and ended up smoking.  Now I know that my smoke detector is quite sensitive...


I've also been having some health problems (nothing life threatening), so I may not be posting regularly for a while.  But I still enjoy reading and commenting on your posts everyday!

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31 comments:

  1. GailSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Sweet nappy kitty! I hope you're feeling better soon! Congrats on your very own kitchen! I remember how that felt, and I loved it too!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Your new kitty looks sooooo content there on your knitting.....makes me want to just snuggle his cute little nose. I envy your ability to spin such lovely fine yarn and all while going to graduate school!!! For science no less....wow....I'm impressed! I'll be happy if I can just spin a nice consistently fine yarn like you....I have been working on that for some time now. Hope your health issues are resolved soon....Love your blog!

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  3. ContessaSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Boy, I think I see a smile on kitty's face! That made my heart skip a beat. ♥

    Your spinning is so pretty. Someday I hope to be that good!

    Please feel better soon. :)

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  4. AudrySeptember 21, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    It's so funny when pets decide that yarn cakes make for perfect pillows.

    And I hope you feel well soon. I love hearing about what you are up to.

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  5. VivianSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    For a scientist's set up, I expected to see some test tubes and microscope, or at least a computer; but I love your floral table cloth, teapot, and notebook and papers. The cell phone is only thing brings it to modern day.

    Well, maybe science experiments in your new kitchen ;-) which looks like you already put to good use.

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  6. NancySeptember 21, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Love the vintage tablecloth and the teapot! Nothing like a good cup of tea to make studying more pleasant.

    I hope your body heals itself soon.

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  7. Truly MyrtleSeptember 22, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    I hope you're feeling better soon :)
    I just love your tablecloth! I'm sure it will make all your new culinary creations all that much tastier! (smoking or not...)

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  8. UnknownSeptember 22, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Looks like your cat has very good taste in knitting! Hope you're feeling better soon :-)

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  9. LynnSeptember 22, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Such exciting and important work you are exploring. You are so lucky to have such a special "room mate" to keep you company while you study. There will be lots of time for knitting....take care of yourself.

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  10. CloudberrySeptember 22, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    What a cute kitty picture :)
    I hope you can get some knitting time so we can see your finished sweater soon.
    And get well soon, hope you'll have a great weekend :)

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  11. flyingjenSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I immeadiately thought of the song from Big Bang Theory (happy kitty) when I read this post one because kitty looks so content but also because you're not feeling well. Hope you feel better soon. But I want to tell you too that time to knit doesn't improve later either. I find that with a toddler by the time she goes to bed my intentions to sit and knit go out the window and I head to bed shorthly thereafter.

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  12. Jenny @ wiseknitsSeptember 22, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Your cat sure does look content! I'm glad you're enjoying grad school and I hope you start feeling better soon! I also know what you mean about school food, the day I have my own apartment with my own kitchen will be wonderful.

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  13. LeahSeptember 22, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    I like your tea-pot. Cat clearly knows who is boss!

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  14. GerryARTSeptember 22, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    You'll fall into a routine soon enough, Ivy.
    Once that happens knitting/spinning time will present itself

    in the meantime, learn

    hugs

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  15. BritneySeptember 22, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    good luck on your upcoming exams, and get well soon!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Grad school is DEFINITELY different than undergrad! You can do it, though. :) Don't forget to take some knitting breaks, knitting for stress relief during grad school was basically how I developed my knitting habit!

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  17. Lisa-24-7September 23, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Isn't having your own kitchen just the best feeling ever!!! I love it so much, and yours is a million times nicer than mine :). I am so glad you posted, even if it's just quick updates. I'm still jealous of your amazing kitty.

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  18. NessSeptember 23, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    What a beautiful kitchen! I can't blame you for not wanting to wake such a sweet kitty to knit. :) I hope you get to feeling better soon!

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    I am just getting over the flu that's why I missed a couple of posts, I hope you feel better soon and that its nothing serious! I also hope you can get back to your projects soon but they will be waiting for you. Also the kitchen is the best, now you don't have to depend on what people "think" is vegetarian. Good luck on your exams I'm sure you will do amazing.

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  20. ZoeySeptember 24, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    School ruins all crafting is what I have decided. I am totally jealous of your kitty time, my kitty is the thing I miss most about home. I can't wait to see your sweater once it is finished. It looks so soft and perfect.

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  21. LizSeptember 24, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    Your cat is so cute! Hope you're feeling better soon, and life settles down for you again. :)

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  22. Sue ~ Granny's WorldSeptember 24, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    get well soon, I can't believe that your education is getting in the way of your knitting, you needs some rescheduling. All work and no play.......

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  23. KarenSeptember 24, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    I hope you feel better soon! And I hope that your sweater waits patiently for you to have time to work on it.
    Your kitchen is lovely!

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  24. katie metzrothSeptember 25, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    hope you feel better soon!!!!!!!

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  25. RobinBrzSeptember 26, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    Balance is that elusive goal we all strive to achieve. I'm certain that you'll find your way. Knowing that your education and future (and possibly the future of many others from the sounds of it!) is your priority says your going the right way. Post and craft when you can - we'll be here!!

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  26. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Feel better soon. And congrats on the kitchen XD campus food does get annoying after a while.

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  27. Liz WashburnSeptember 28, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Hi. I understand your difficulty finding time for your hobby and for school. I constantly struggle to balance things.

    On another note, I didn't know that you are a vegetarian. A Whole Foods just opened here in Charlotte and I checked it out last weekend. The prices are high, but the vegetables were worth the cost. I came home with all sorts of things: fresh figs, fennel, etc. I also bought a package of vegetarian lasagna made by the store. It tasted as good as homemade. I do eat meat, but try to do so in moderation.

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  28. Lynn One, Purl TwoOctober 1, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Your tea pot is to DIE FOR! I love it!

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  29. UnknownOctober 2, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Hope you are feeling better but your Kitchen looks lovely. I really need to straighten mine up. It's a bit of a disaster. :/

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  30. SaraOctober 3, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    I definitely know what you mean about life happening, and I really hope everything's okay and that you feel better soon. Having that precious kitty around to cheer you up should be helpful - what a sweetie! :) Also, I love your sweater, your spinning (I agree, there's nothing like the smell of wool), and your awesome kitchen. Take care of yourself, and hang in there. *virtual hugs from NY*

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  31. SusanOctober 15, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Your kitchen is ADORABLE! As is the cat,who I also could never ask to move :)

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